COLIN DUNCAN takes your calls and hears from a lot of disappointed Celtic fans who were expecting a coach with the status of Henrik Larsson and Roy Keane.

Deila has vowed to follow the Celtic Way (Photo: Daily Record/Tony Nicoletti)

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WHY, why, why, Deila? That was what Celtic fans were asking chief executive Peter Lawwell after the Parkhead club’s new manager was unveiled.

Despite the impressive credentials gained in his homeland the unveiling of former Stromsgodset boss, Ronny Deila, got a lukewarm reception.

First up was Ian Crawford, Bathgate , who said: “If this is an appointment to help get bums on seats then Lawwell has scored an own goal. Next season we will be playing in a one-team league with a manager nobody has ever heard of.

“Good luck to the guy but this reeks of a club lacking ambition and unwilling to spend any cash.”

Peter Todd, Dennistoun , said: “There will be a lot of Celtic fans feeling let down. The club obviously don’t want to spend any money when they know they will win the Premiership.

“I feel as if I’ve been stabbed in back by Dermot Desmond and Lawwell. You could put a chimp in the dugout next season and we’d still win the title.”

Francis Crawley, Blackpool , said: “I’ve never heard of Deila and it’s the same for most people. If Celtic expect the fans to fill Parkhead next season they are in dreamland.

“Deila will just be a puppet for Lawwell. I’m sure that’s why Lennon left. I’m really frustrated because we just don’t want to spend any money.”

Bill O’Neill, Belfast , said: “We were led to believe Roy Keane or Henrik Larsson would be the next manager – then we get Deila. I am completely underwhelmed by the whole thing.”

However, there were Celtic supporters willing to give their new manager a chance.

Jimmy Findlay, Lennoxtown , said: “I don’t know much about him to be honest. It is all well and good having someone Celtic-minded but they are no use if they can’t coach.”

Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh , said: “It is a really bold move by Celtic to appoint this young Norwegian coach. It’s good to get away from the predictable Irish connection or someone who has played for the club. It is a gamble but it is still an appointment that deserves praise.”

Dunky Robertson, London , said: “Bringing in a big-name manager isn’t always the answer. Look at the fanfare of publicity that preceded the appointment of Paul Le Guen and he didn’t even last a season at Rangers.”

Gordon McEwan, Knightswood , said: “Today is D-Day: Deila Day. Maybe next year we will go on to conquer Europe!”

Brian McCarron, Coventry , said: “Unlike Tony Mowbray, Lou Macari and Liam Brady at least this guy has a proven track record. I urge all Celtic fans to get behind him and give him a chance. “

Across the city, the return of Kenny Miller to Rangers for a third time has also divided opinion.

Pat Carling, Coventry , said: “Good luck to Miller. He’s a terrific player and will easily be the best striker in the Championship next season.”

John Balding, Ayr , said: “Miller was one of the hardest-working players I’ve seen in a Rangers strip and I’m delighted to see him back.

“He will be a terrific role model for the younger players at the club.”

But Jim McMurran, Stevenston , said: “I read Miller saying he is going to play in the same way he has always done. That means being caught offside every five minutes.”

Gordon Archibald, Paisley , said: “If Darren McGregor signs for Rangers it just shows the lack of loyalty in football.

“St Mirren stood by him through two rehabs after cruciate knee injuries and this could be the thanks we get.”

The final word goes to tennis fan Dot Murray, Livingston , who said: “I wish somebody would gag Maria Sharapova and make her stop screaming when she is playing.

“If it was off-putting for me it must have been even worse for her opponent who didn’t have the luxury of a mute button.”